Workbook Unit 8 Answers

UNIT 8

Exercise 1

1.      I want to take a course in nutritional science because I’m interested in how diet can affect people’s health.

2.      I’d prefer not to study archaeology, as I’m more interested in modern life than life in the past.

3.      I’d really like to work in radio and television, so I’m thinking of taking a course in broadcasting.

4.      I’m an artistic type, so I’d rather study something like fashion design or interior design than study economics.

Exercise 2

A

Possible Answers

2. Would you rather study part time or full time?

3. Would you prefer to have a boring job that pays well or an exciting job that pays less?

4. Would you prefer taking a long vacation once a year or several short vacations each year?

B

Your own answers

Exercise 3

Your own answers

Exercise 4

Possible answers

1.      I’d rather stay home than go out because I rarely get to spend time at home.

2.      I’d prefer to have a cat because I’m not home enough to have a dog.

3.      I’d rather live in a house than live in an apartment building because I like to have a garden.

4.      I’d rather invite them over for dinner than take them out to a restaurant. I love to cook, but don’t get to do it that often.

5.      I’d prefer to see a new film at a movie theater than wait to see it on DVD because it’s more exciting on the big screen.

Exercise 5

A

Your own answers

B

1.      There are between 1.5 and 1.9 million homeschoolers in the United States today.

2.      Some parents prefer teaching their own children because they do not believe that public schools teach the correct religious values; others believe they can provide a better education for their children by teaching them at home.

3.      The Gutersons start with their children’s interests and questions.

4.      Critics say that homeschoolers are social outsiders who might be uncomfortable mixing with other people in adult life. Critics also say that most parents are not well qualified to teach.

C

Your own answers

D

Your own answers

Exercise 6

Possible answers

2. A good way to keep in touch with old friends is by using email.

3. You can make new friends by going out more often.

4. The best way to save money is by not eating out.

5. You could stay in shape by joining a sports club.

6.  I stay healthy by exercising regularly.

7. One way to learn discipline is by studying a martial art.

Exercise 7

1.      Diana shows her concern for others by volunteering to help people with AIDS.

2.      My parents’ love of art, poetry, and music taught me artistic appreciation from a very young age.

3.      I learned courtesy from my parents. They taught me the importance of being polite to both family and friends.

4.      Barbara always gets upset with people who disagree with her. I wish she would show more tolerance.

5.      I recently joined a choir, and I love it. But you need a lot of perseverance, because you have to practice the same piece of music for weeks before you’re ready to perform it!

Exercise 8

1.      John is very good at most school subjects, but he has no interest in being “the best.” Instead, he is very kind and helpful. The world would be a better place if everyone showed as much cooperation as John.

2.      Felix finds school very hard, but no one tries harder than he does. He always spends the whole weekend in the library trying to keep up with his studies. He shows great perseverance.

3.      Betsy always wants to do better than everyone else. In school, she always tries to get the best grades. Her favorite sport is badminton because she’s the best player in the school No one needs to teach Betsy competitiveness.

4.      Andrea has more creativity than any of her classmates. She writes fascinating stories that show she has a wonderful imagination. She’s also very artistic and does very interesting paintings.

Exercise 9

Your own answers

Workbook Unit 7 Answers

UNIT 7

Exercise 1

2. The taste of our drinking water has been ruined due to additives, such as chlorine.

3. Mysterious new illnesses have been caused by agricultural pesticides.

4. Agricultural crops such as fruits and vegetables are being destroyed because of traffic pollution.

5. Extremely dangerous chemicals are being released by factories.

6. People’s health in many large cities has been damaged as a result of smog.

7. Bigger deserts and more droughts have been created because of reduced rainfall.

8. Forests and wildlife are being harmed through global warming.

Exercise 2

Verb                        Noun                               Verb                 Noun

contaminate             contamination                 educate             education

contribute                contribution                     pollute             pollution

create                       creation                          protect             protection

deplete                    depletion                         reduce             reduction

destroy                    destruction                      threaten            threat

B

Your own answers.

Exercise 3

2. One way to inform the public about factories that pollute the environment is through educational programs on TV.

3. The ozone layer has been destroyed more in the southern hemisphere than in the northern hemisphere.

4. Agricultural sprays are damaging the soil in many countries.

5. Poverty is an enormous problem in many large cities where whole families can only afford to live in one room.

Exercise 4

A

Your own answers

C

1. True

2. False. The plastic used in credit cards is made from PVC. While PVC is being produced, harmful chemicals are released which can cause cancer in humans.

3. False. It is made from a biodegradable plastic.

4. True.

5. False. Only a few banks and credit card companies offer PVC-free cards.

Exercise 5

A

1. e

2. f

3. d

4. b

5. a

6. c

B

1. Although overpopulation is a world problem, overall birth rates are beginning to slow as women choose to have fewer children, and at an older age.

2. In some major cities, the problem of overbuilding is a result of too many skyscrapers and too little land area inside the city limits.

3. There is an overuse of fossil fuels when we should be looking for other natural sources of energy like wind and solar power.

4. City officials are trying to stop development in areas with overburdened roads and schools.

5. The best way to prevent the overflowing of our landfills is to have better and more efficient recycling programs.

6. Another way to help reduce the overcrowding of our schools is to build more schools and hire more teachers.

Exercise 6

Possible Answers

1.     A: Did you know that a big housing developer wants to build apartments in Forest Hill Park? I think it’s terrible.

B: One thing to do is to complain to the Parks Department about it.

        A: That’s a good idea.

        B: Another thing to do is to organize a public meeting to protest the threat to public property.

       

2.     A: Personally, I’m worried about drug trafficking. It puts lots of children and young people at risk.

B: One way to help is to educate young people about its dangers.

3.     A: You know, there’s a lot of corruption in our city government.

        B: The best thing to do is to report it to the local newspaper.

        A: Yeah, the bad publicity might help to clean things up a bit.

4.    A: There are so many unemployed people in this city. I just don’t know what can be done about it.

        B: One thing to do is to create more government-funded jobs.

5.     A: What worries me most is the number of homeless people on the streets.

        B: One way to help is to create more public housing projects.

        A: I agree.

        B: Another thing to do is to donate money to charities that provide shelters and food.

Exercise 7

Possible Answers

2. These days, a lot of endangered animals are being killed by hunters and poachers. The best way to stop this practice is to have more police to arrest the poachers.

3. During the past few years, lots of trees have been destroyed by acid rain. One thing to do about it is to stop factories that pollute the air.

4. Underground water is being contaminated by agricultureal sprays. The best way to deal with the problem is to create safe agricultural sprays.

5. Too many young peole’s lives are being ruined through the use of illegal drugs. The best way to fight drug traffickers is to enforce the laws against selling drugs.

Exercise 8

Your own Answers

Workbook Unit 6 Answers

UNIT 6

Exercise 1

A

chipped           cracked           dented             leaking

mug                 mug                   car                   car

pitcher            pitcher                                      mug

plate               plate                                         pitcher

scratched         stained                     torn

car                   blouse                       blouse

chair                carpet                       carpet

                        chair                         chair

B

2. The blouse is torn.              or     There’s a tear in the blouse.

3. The carpet is stained.  or     There’s a stain on the carpet.

4. The mug is cracked.    or     There is a crack in the mug.

5. The sink is leaking.              or     The sink has a leak.

6. The chair is torn/ stained.    or     There is a tear/ stain on the chair.

7. The plate is chipped.   or     There’s a chip on the plate.

8. The tablecloth is torn. or     There is a tear in the tablecloth.

9. The window is cracked.      or     There is a crack in the window.

Exercise 2

A

Your own answers.

C

	Problem	What Consumer magazine did	Compensated?
Sharon’s laptops	Fuzzy screen Scratched cover Loose keys Crashed	Wrote a letter explaining Sharon was losing work because of the computer problems		No
Chris’s car	Engine damaged Locks broken Insurance company wouldn’t pay 40%	Asked the insurance company to prove the new engine would increase the car’s value	Yes

Exercise 3

A

2. The screws on these glasses are too loose. They need to be tightened (or tightening).

3. The blades on these scissors are too dull. They need to be sharpened (or sharpening).

4. This faucet is too tight. It needs to be loosened (or loosening).

5. This road has too many dangerous turns. It needs to be straightened (or straightening).

6. This street is too narrow. It needs to be widened (or widening).

B

Your own answers. Possible answers:

Broaden, deepen, heighten, shorten, steepen

Exercise 4

TIM: Guess what? Someone broke into my car last night!

JAN: Oh no. What did they take?

TIM: Nothing! But they did a lot of damage. The lock needs to be repaired. And the windows need to be replaced (or need replacing).

JAN: What about your CD player?

TIM: It keeps turning on and off. They broke the button. It just needs replacing (or needs to be replaced).

JAN: It was probably some young kids having “fun.”

TIM: Yeah, some fun. I think they had a party in my car! The seats need to be cleaned (or need cleaning).

JAN: How annoying. Does the car drive OK?

TIM: No, it feels strange. The gears keep sticking, so they need fixing (or need to be fixed). And the breaks need to be checked (or need checking) right away.

JAN: Well, I guess you’re lucky they didn’t steal it!

TIM: Yeah, lucky me.

Exercise 5

Your own answers

Exercise 6

A

2. c

3. b

4. e

5. d

6. a

B

2. The DVD in the DVD player is stuck. The DVD needs to be removed and any worn parts need to be replaced (or The DVD needs removing and any worn parts need replacing).

3. The wire for the speakers is damaged. The wire needs to be repaired (or The wire needs repairing).

4. The screen on the TV is cracked. The screen needs to be replaced (or The screen needs replacing).

5. The metal door of the stove is scratched. The door needs to be repainted (or The door needs repainting).

6. The table legs are loose. The legs need to be tightened and glued (or The legs need tightening and gluing).

C

Your own answers

Exercise 7

Across: 1. vase; 4. jacket; 8. processor; 10. loose; 11. stained; 12. exchange 13. cracked;

Down: 2. shampooed; 3. wastebasket; 5. tear; 6. stove; 7. dented; 9. scratched; 10. lining;

Workbook Unit 5 Answers

UNIT 5

Exercise 1

2. The first time I traveled abroad, I felt really depressed. I was alone, I didn’t speak the language, and I didn’t make any friends.

3. I just spent a year in France learning to speak French. It was a satisfying experience, and I was fascinated by the culture.

4. At first I really didn’t like shopping in the open-air markets. I felt uncomfortable because so many people were trying to sell me something at the same time.

Exercise 2

5. When I arrived in Lisbon, I was nervous because I couldn’t speak any Portuguese. As I began to learn the language, though, I became more confident about living there.

Possible Answers.

2. Something I’d feel insecure about is traveling alone. or Traveling alone is something I’d feel insecure about.

3. The thing I’d be enthusiastic about is making new friends. or Making new friends is something I’d be enthusiastic about.

4. One thing I’d be curious about is the way people live in other places. or The way people live in other places is one thing I’d be curious about.

5. The only thing I’d be anxious about is spending too much money. or Spending too much money is the only thing I’d be anxious about.

Exercise 3

A

Possible Answers.

1. Public transportation is one thing I’d be uncertain about. I’d be uncomfortable with reading unfamiliar maps.

2. The architecture is something I’d be enthusiastic about. Looking at buildings is one of my favorite things to do in a new city.

3. The climate is something I’d be uncomfortable with. I hate being cold.

4. The food is something I’d be curious about. I love tasting new things.

5.The language is one thing I’d be nervous about. I’d worry that people wouldn’t understand me.

6. The money is something I’d be comfortable with. I’m very good with numbers.

7. The music is one thing I’d be curious about. I always love to hear new groups!

8. Meeting people my age is something I’d be uncertain about. I’m pretty shy.

B

Your own answers

Exercise 4

A

Your own answers

B

Your own answers

C

Possible Answers

1. culture: customs that are particular to a specific country or group of people

2. culture shock: discomfort caused by experiencing a culture different from one’s own

3. stereotypes: generalizations about a group of people

D

Your own answers

Exercise 5

Your own answers

Exercise 6

A

Brazil and Japan

Denmark and Spain

Egypt and New Zealand

France and the United States

B

Possible Answers

1. In Spain, you’re expected to arrive late for most appointments

2. In France, it’s not the custom to leave tips in restaurants

3. In Egypt, you’re supposed to allow your hosts to treat you to meals in restaurants.

4. In Japan, it’s the custom to bow when you see someone you know.

5. In Indonesia, you’re expected to follow a respectful dress code in the temples.

Exercise7

Your own answers

Exercise 8

Your own answers

Workbook Unit 4 Answers

UNIT 4

Exercise 1

1.     On Tuesday, a jumbo jet that was carrying 382 passengers and an Air Force plane missed each other by 15 meters in midair over the Atlantic Ocean. A spokesperson for the airline company, which reported the near miss in a statement yesterday, said the incident happened so quickly that neither pilot had time to take evasive action. “There was no warning whatsoever,” said the captain of the jumbo jet. He looked out of the window and saw the tail of the Air Force plane as it was disappearing into the clouds.

2.     A jogger got the shock of his life when he was jogging around a city park on Saturday. “As I was passing under a large tree, I felt something drop on me,” he recalled. “At first, I thought it was a branch, but then I realized it was a snake! I couldn’t believe it! Then the guy running ahead of me turned around and saw it slide off. The snake wasn’t particularly big, but it gave me quite a shock all the same.” A snake expert said the snake was probably a python, which is non-poisonous.

Exercise 2

Possible Answers

2.    While/As I was using my computer, it suddenly stopped working.

Or   I was using my computer when it suddenly stopped working.

3.    While/As we were playing tennis, my racquet broke.

Or    We were playing tennis when my racquet broke.

4.     While/As I was taking a shower, the water went cold.

Or    I was taking a shower when the water went cold.

5.     While/As I was cooking dinner, I burned my finger.

Or    I was cooking dinner when I burned my finger.

Exercise 3

1.

A:

B: were sitting….met

A: was cleaning…got

2.

A: was getting….heard…rang

B:

A: was driving…got…were changing…invited

Exercise 4

B

Possible Answers

1.They were missing for more than three months.

2. They had planned to be away one week.

3. It was badly damaged, and the engine wouldn’t start.

4. They caught fish to eat and drank rainwater.

5. A passing ship rescued them.

C

Your own answers

Exercise 5

Your own answers

Exercise 6

Bob and I had just gotten engaged, so we went to a jewelry store to buy a wedding ring. We had just chosen a ring when a man with a gun came in. After the robber had taken Bob’s wallet, he demanded the ring. I had just handed it to him when the alarm started to go off, and the robber ran off. We were so relieved! But then the sales assistant told us we had to pay for the ring because I had given it to the robber. We had just told her that we wouldn’t pay for it when the police arrived and arrested us! What a terrible experience.

Exercise 7

A

1. What an emergency!

2. What a triumph!

3. What a predicament!

B

Possible Answers

remote: far away from populated areas

mainland: the main part of a country or continent, not including the islands belonging to or surrounding it

skip: miss; not to do

remarkably: incredibly, surprisingly

promotion: a better paid job, usually with more responsibility, in the same company

resign: leave a job

Exercise 8

1. After an art show opened in New York it was discovered that someone had hung a famous painting by Henri Matisse upside-down.

2. In 1960, a Turkish diver discovered the remains of a 3,000-year-old shipwreck while he was diving for sponges off the coast of southwest Turkey.

3. A big earthquake struck central Taiwan in 1999. Such a dangerous earthquake had not struck the area for many years.

4. In 2003, Italian workers found important archaeological remains while they were constructing a new parking lot in Vatican City. These included mosaics dating from A.D. 54-68.

Exercise 9

Reporters’ countries and arrival days

Sunday    Name:      Mr. Swire

                Country:  Singapore

                Name:     ________

                Country:  ________

Monday   Name:     Ms. Anderson

                Country:  the United States

                Name:     Mr. Marks

                Country:  Canada

Tuesday   Name:     Mr. Jackson

                Country:  Australia

                Name:     Ms. Benson

                Country:  Italy

Workbook Unit 3 Answers

UNIT 3

Exercise 1

A

2. Would you mind giving me a ride home?

3. Is it OK if I turn down the TV?

4. Do you mind if I use your cell phone?

5. Would it be OK if I borrowed your car for the weekend?

6. I was wondering if you could tell me how to get to the subway.

B

Possible Answers

1. Would you mind picking up my mail?

2. I wonder if you could take care of my dog.

3. Could you feed my fish?

4. Can you take me to the airport?

Exercise 2

Your own answers

Exercise 3

Possible Answers

2. A:        Would you mind doing the dishes? I’m exhausted!

    B:    Sorry, but I have to take out the trash.

3. A:        Could you take care of these things? I have to leave early today?

    B:    Sorry, but I have to leave early today, too.

Exercise 4

B                                                                    Less formal     More formal    Type

1. Close the door.                                                ✓                                       2

2. It’s really cold in here.                                                                ✓            10

3. Could you possibly move the car?                                              ✓             4

4. May I borrow your car?                                                             ✓              5

5. I wonder if you could help me with

        this assignment.                                                                   ✓              7

6. I need some help moving to my new

        apartment                                                   ✓                                       1

C

Your own answers

Exercise 5

A

NOUN                    VERB                     NOUN              VERB

apology                   apologize                 invitation            invite

compliment             compliment             permission          permit

explanation              explain                     request             request

B

1. giving a compliment

2. accepting an apoogy

3. asking for a favor

4. denying a request

5. making a request

Exercise 6

1. My phone didn’t work for a week. The phone company offered an apology and took $20 off my bill.

2. A friend of mine really loves to receive compliments, but he never gives anyone else one. I don’t understand why he’s like that.

3. Carol is always talking on the phone. She makes a lot of calls, but she rarely returns mine. Maybe she never listens to her voice mail!

4. I need to ask for a favor. Could you please give me a ride to school tomorrow? My bike has a flat tire!

Exercise 7

Possible Answers

1.

A: Is Rosa there, please?

B: No, she isn’t. Would you like to leave a message?

A: Yes, pleases. This is Anita calling from Toronto. Could you tell her that my flight arrives at 7pm on Tuesday? Would you ask her to meet me in the International Arrivals area?

B: OK, I’ll giver her the message.

2

A: Can I speak to Eric, please?

B: I’m afraid he’s not here. Do you want to leave a message?

A: Yes, please. This is Kevin. Please ask him if I can borrow his DVD player. And if it’s OK, could you ask him when I could pick it up?

B: Sure, I’ll leave him the message.

3

A: Could I speak to Alex, please?

B: I’m sorry, but he’s not here right now.

A: Oh, OK. This is Judy. I’d like to leave a message. Could you tell him that the class reunion is on Saturday at 8pm? Can you tell him not to forget his digital camera?

B: OK, Judy, I’ll give him your messag3e.

4

A: I’d like to speak to Jenny, please.

B: She’s not here right now. Can I take a message?

A: Yeah. This is Philip. Can you ask Jenny if she’s going to the movie tonight? And would you ask her when it starts? Oh, and please tell her to call me.

B: OK, Philip, I’ll give Jenny your message

Exercise 8

CHRIS: So, is there anything I can do to help?

LEN: Yeah. Would it be OK if I borrowed your CD player? We need good stereo sound at the party.

CHRIS: Sure. And I’ll bring some CDs. I have some great party music.

LEN: Thanks.

CHRIS: No problem. Now, what about food?

LEN: Well, I thought maybe a salad. Would you mind bringing a big salad, too?

CHRIS: Well, OK, And, how about drinks?

LEN: Well, I was wondering if you’d mind asking Jill to get some soda. And please tell her not to be late. Last time we had a party, she didn’t arrive till eleven o’clock, and everyone got really thirsty!

CHRIS: I remember.

LEN: One more thing, I wonder if you could buy dessert.

CHRIS: Um, sure. All right. But, uh, would you mind if I borrowed some money to pay for it?

Exercise 9

2. Would you please ask Penny to stop by and talk to me?

3. I was wondering if I could borrow your guitar. (or, I wonder if I could borrow your guitar.)

4. Could you ask Adam when he’s coming over?

5. Would you mind lending me your hairbrush?